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Saving Water Australia has the lowest rainfall of any continent where people live. And because we have so much sunshine water evaporates (dries up) quickly. |
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Australians need to find lots of ways to conserve water, which means not wasting it.
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Other ways to save water:
A short shower uses fewer litres of water than a bath.
Turn off the tap when you brush your teeth, until you are ready to rinse your mouth.
Don't clean your driveway or footpath by hosing: use a broom or rake.
Put compost or manure on your garden: it makes plants and soil healthy so they need less water.
Spread mulch about 10 cm thick on the garden beds. This keeps the soil cool and makes sure less water is needed.
A tank can be
set up to collect rainwater to use on the garden.
Go here to find out about more ways to save water ,http://conservewater.melbournewater.com.au
Go to this site to find out more about conserving water http://www.watersong.com.au/home.html
Go to this site and become a water detective to save water http://www.waterdetectives.com.au/
Go here to test your knowledge of how to save water in your home! http://www.savewater.com.au/game
If you use any part of this in your own work, acknow
ledge this source in your bibliography like this:
Thomas, Ron & Sydenham, Shirley. Saving
Water . [Online], Available: www.kidcyber.com.au (2009)
updated March 2010 © [2009] kidcyber
eople should make sure taps are turned off properly so they don't drip. A dripping tap can waste litres and litres of water. 
A dual-flush toilet is another water saver. A smaller amount of water can be used whenever possible, or a larger amount used only when necessary.